Abstract: Described herein are techniques for performing compilation operations for heterogeneous code objects. According to the techniques, a compiler identifies architectures targeted by a compilation unit, compiles the compilation unit into a heterogeneous code object that includes a different code object portion for each identified architecture, performs name mangling on functions of the compilation unit, links the heterogeneous code object with a second code object to form an executable, and generates relocation records for the executable.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for executing a heterogeneous code object executable. According to the techniques, a loader identifies a first memory appropriate for loading a first architecture-specific portion of the heterogeneous code object executable, wherein the first architecture specific portion includes instructions for a first architecture, identifies a second memory appropriate for loading a second architecture-specific portion of the heterogeneous code object executable, wherein the second architecture specific portion includes instructions for a second architecture that is different than the first architecture, loads the first architecture-specific portion into the first memory and the second architecture-specific portion into the second memory, and performs relocations on the first architecture-specific portion and on the second architecture-specific portion.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for executing a heterogeneous code object executable. According to the techniques, a loader identifies a first memory appropriate for loading a first architecture-specific portion of the heterogeneous code object executable, wherein the first architecture specific portion includes instructions for a first architecture, identifies a second memory appropriate for loading a second architecture-specific portion of the heterogeneous code object executable, wherein the second architecture specific portion includes instructions for a second architecture that is different than the first architecture, loads the first architecture-specific portion into the first memory and the second architecture-specific portion into the second memory, and performs relocations on the first architecture-specific portion and on the second architecture-specific portion.

Abstract: Pillar release mechanisms and related airbag cushion assemblies. Some embodiments may comprise a curtain airbag assembly comprising an inflator and a curtain airbag cushion configured to be inflated with the inflator. The curtain airbag cushion may extend along an elongated axis and the curtain airbag assembly may be configured to be positioned within and deploy from a panel of a vehicle. The assembly may further comprise a release mechanism coupled with the curtain airbag cushion and configured to be coupled with the panel. The release mechanism may be configured to release the panel using an initial deployment force from the curtain airbag cushion, the initial deployment force being in a direction at least substantially parallel to the elongated axis.

Abstract: Pillar release mechanisms and related airbag cushion assemblies. Some embodiments may comprise a curtain airbag assembly comprising an inflator and a curtain airbag cushion configured to be inflated with the inflator. The curtain airbag cushion may extend along an elongated axis and the curtain airbag assembly may be configured to be positioned within and deploy from a panel of a vehicle. The assembly may further comprise a release mechanism coupled with the curtain airbag cushion and configured to be coupled with the panel. The release mechanism may be configured to release the panel using an initial deployment force from the curtain airbag cushion, the initial deployment force being in a direction at least substantially parallel to the elongated axis.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for performing compilation operations for heterogeneous code objects. According to the techniques, a compiler identifies architectures targeted by a compilation unit, compiles the compilation unit into a heterogeneous code object that includes a different code object portion for each identified architecture, performs name mangling on functions of the compilation unit, links the heterogeneous code object with a second code object to form an executable, and generates relocation records for the executable.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for executing a heterogeneous code object executable. According to the techniques, a loader identifies a first memory appropriate for loading a first architecture-specific portion of the heterogeneous code object executable, wherein the first architecture specific portion includes instructions for a first architecture, identifies a second memory appropriate for loading a second architecture-specific portion of the heterogeneous code object executable, wherein the second architecture specific portion includes instructions for a second architecture that is different than the first architecture, loads the first architecture-specific portion into the first memory and the second architecture-specific portion into the second memory, and performs relocations on the first architecture-specific portion and on the second architecture-specific portion.

Abstract: An end effector for a surgical fastening device includes a fastener and a tube defining a longitudinal axis. The tube includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a lumen that extends along the longitudinal axis. The tube defines depressions that may be arranged helically about the tube along the longitudinal axis. The end effector may include one or more ribs extending along the tube.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques in which one or more computing devices receive a signal from a first client computing device. The signal indicates that the first client computing device is available for participation in a communication session that enables communication between the first client computing device and one or more other client computing devices. The one or more computing devices determine a context for a topic of discussion associated with the communication session. The context is associated with a content item capable of being outputted by the first client computing device. Responsive to receiving the signal, the one or more computing devices initiate the communication session and send an invitation to at least one of the one or more other client computing devices to join the communication session. The invitation indicates the context of the communication session to at least one of the one or more other client computing devices.

Abstract: An end effector for a surgical fastening device includes a fastener and a tube defining a longitudinal axis. The tube includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a lumen that extends along the longitudinal axis. The tube defines depressions that may be arranged helically about the tube along the longitudinal axis. The end effector may include one or more ribs extending along the tube.

Abstract: A handheld surgical instrument is provided, including a housing, a handle and a trigger mounted on the housing, and an elongated tubular portion extending distally from the housing. The surgical instrument includes a hand grip having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one opening disposed therebetween, wherein the handle of the handheld surgical instrument is insertable into the at least one opening of the hand grip for engagement therewith. When the hand grip is engaged to the handle of the handheld surgical instrument, the hand grip affects a distance defined between the handle and the trigger.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and providing user interfaces for interacting with a stream of content are disclosed. A system having one or more processors and a memory is configured to perform operations including receiving a stream of content including one or more content items; selecting a content item; determining a tile type for providing the content item based upon an attribute of the content item; populating tile components for the tile type using the content item; organizing content tiles in a dynamic grid using the attribute of the content items; and providing the dynamic grid of content tiles for display.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and providing user interfaces for interacting with a stream of content are disclosed. A system having one or more processors and a memory is configured to perform operations including receiving a stream of content including one or more content items; selecting a content item; determining a tile type for providing the content item based upon an attribute of the content item; populating tile components for the tile type using the content item; organizing content tiles in a dynamic grid using the attribute of the content items; and providing the dynamic grid of content tiles for display.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques in which one or more computing devices receive a signal from a first client computing device. The signal indicates that the first client computing device is available for participation in a communication session that enables communication between the first client computing device and one or more other client computing devices. The one or more computing devices determine a context for a topic of discussion associated with the communication session. The context is associated with a content item capable of being outputted by the first client computing device. Responsive to receiving the signal, the one or more computing devices initiate the communication session and send an invitation to at least one of the one or more other client computing devices to join the communication session. The invitation indicates the context of the communication session to at least one of the one or more other client computing devices.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques in which one or more computing devices receive a signal from a first client computing device. The signal indicates that the first client computing device is available for participation in a communication session that enables communication between the first client computing device and one or more other client computing devices. The one or more computing devices determine a context for a topic of discussion associated with the communication session. The context is associated with a content item capable of being outputted by the first client computing device. Responsive to receiving the signal, the one or more computing devices initiate the communication session and send an invitation to at least one of the one or more other client computing devices to join the communication session. The invitation indicates the context of the communication session to at least one of the one or more other client computing devices.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and providing user interfaces for interacting with a stream of content are disclosed. A system having one or more processors and a memory is configured to perform operations including receiving a stream of content including one or more content items; selecting a content item; determining a tile type for providing the content item based upon an attribute of the content item; populating tile components for the tile type using the content item; organizing content tiles in a dynamic grid using the attribute of the content items; and providing the dynamic grid of content tiles for display.

Abstract: An easy to use and compact wheelchair lift device that can be quickly and easily installed to load a wheelchair into the trunk of a vehicle. A representative lift is designed such that the wheelchair may be loaded properly and completely without the lift or the wheelchair striking the vehicle. The representative lift is also designed to reduce back strain on an operator by precluding the need to lift the wheelchair. In one embodiment, the wheelchair lift comprises a base frame that may be installed in the trunk of an automobile, a wheelchair platform configured to hold a wheelchair, a sliding frame configured to slide the wheelchair platform to or from the trunk of a vehicle, and a pivoting lift mechanism configured to raise or lower the wheelchair platform to or from the ground.

Abstract: A finger follower assembly (30) for variably activating a valve of an internal combustion engine having a camshaft with at least one lobe (40). The finger follower assembly includes a follower body (54), a shaft (78), a cam follower (56), and a latching mechanism (58). The cam follower is supported by the shaft and is configured for engagement with the at least one lobe. The cam follower is configured to pilot on the camshaft to maintain an alignment of the cam follower with respect to the at least one lobe. The latching mechanism selectively latches and unlatches the cam follower to the follower body to provide first valve lift capability and a second valve lift capability.

Abstract: A gravity biased constant response pantograph is disclosed. A counterweight is used to lift a collector towards an overhead conductor. A constraint mechanism constrains movement of the collector to remain substantially vertical thru the entire range of working travel. The counterweight provides a driving force via the force of gravity. A lift mechanism suitable for receiving the driving force drives a travelling assembly upwards towards the overhead conductor. The travelling assembly can be realized combining various types of collectors and masts. The counterweight is provided in two portions to accommodate various combinations of masts and collectors. By further trimming the weight of the counterweight, the amount of constant response force acting on the travelling assembly can be precisely pre-determined to be substantially constant throughout the entire range of travel of the travelling assembly.

Abstract: A system for managing data regarding derivatives trades is configured to support the operations of a derivatives clearinghouse. The system may be implemented with a web server and a database server. The web server receives requests from client computers for information regarding trades that have been previously accepted by the clearinghouse and, in coordination with the database server, provides the information to the client computers.